Multiple nonlethal congenital anomalies in a llama.
Whereas numerous congenital anomalies in South American camelids have been reported, multiple anomalies are uncommon. A young llama evaluated for bilateral hind limb lameness was found to have cranially rotated tibial tarsal bones as well as bilateral carpus and tarsus valgus and a ventricular septal defect. These anomalies were likely hereditary, and llamas so affected should not be bred.
Johnson
L W
LW
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.
Gentz
E J
EJ
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D013643:Tarsus, Animal / Q000002:abnormalities*